Am new at this.
I have a 2000. Original wheel 250.
I purchased two rusted, badly pitted, Japanese knives to practice on. The knives are carbon steel.
1.) What is the best way to neutralize and get rid of rust?
2.) What is the best way to get rid of the pits on the face of the knife?
3.) Is there a, best in class, source of how to repair handles...make handles on a kitchen knife?
4.) What is the best tape to use on the knife edge, so I do not cut myself, while working on the body of the knife?
5.) Do I use mineral oil?, or linseed oil? to preserve the knife face surface?...and/or...the handle?
6.) What are the best Tormek jigs to have to change the actual shape of the knife? and to work on the above questions?
I what order do I purchase my next wheel? Diamond 250? or Japanese 4000?
Am thinking Diamond 250 to clean up the faces of the knifes on the side of the wheel. lol...I would like the Japanese wheel to get that great polish!
Thank-you in advance for your help, the sharing of your valuable experience, and opinions.
Best regards.
Kevin
I have a 2000. Original wheel 250.
I purchased two rusted, badly pitted, Japanese knives to practice on. The knives are carbon steel.
1.) What is the best way to neutralize and get rid of rust?
2.) What is the best way to get rid of the pits on the face of the knife?
3.) Is there a, best in class, source of how to repair handles...make handles on a kitchen knife?
4.) What is the best tape to use on the knife edge, so I do not cut myself, while working on the body of the knife?
5.) Do I use mineral oil?, or linseed oil? to preserve the knife face surface?...and/or...the handle?
6.) What are the best Tormek jigs to have to change the actual shape of the knife? and to work on the above questions?
I what order do I purchase my next wheel? Diamond 250? or Japanese 4000?
Am thinking Diamond 250 to clean up the faces of the knifes on the side of the wheel. lol...I would like the Japanese wheel to get that great polish!
Thank-you in advance for your help, the sharing of your valuable experience, and opinions.
Best regards.
Kevin